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Harrison mulls Secondhand Dealers Law rewrite
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Harrison mulls Secondhand Dealers Law rewrite

Harrison is considering rewriting a law that requires vendors of certain used goods to obtain a town license. But the discussion has also reignited debate over a controversial gun shop whose owner has sought such a license. Town Attorney Frank Allegretti said the Law Department proposed the revision to fix […]

Apawamis Club to see $900K tax refund
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Apawamis Club to see $900K tax refund

The Apawamis Club has been granted a considerable reduction in its property tax assessment as a result of a recent settlement with the city of Rye and the town/village of Harrison. On Jan. 4, the state Supreme Court approved the reduction of The Apawamis Club’s assessed property value, which will […]

State approves anti-corruption bill
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State approves anti-corruption bill

State officials have taken a big step in the fight against public corruption, as the Legislature has approved a proposal to enact a constitutional amendment that would strip taxpayer-funded pensions from state and local leaders who commit felonies in connection with their office. The pension forfeiture proposal will be on […]

On Jan. 25, Emergency services of the town/village of Harrison responded to a call about fuel oil that spilled from a vacant home on Pilgrim Road. Photos/Franco Fino
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No fines for property owner over oil spill

The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC, will not impose any fines on the property owner of a vacant home on Pilgrim Road in Harrison that experienced an oil spill last month, according to a representative with the state agency. According to Jomo Miller, a media relations officer […]

BREAKING: Winter storm expected to blanket Harrison
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BREAKING: Winter storm expected to blanket Harrison

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning beginning Thursday, Feb. 9 from 12 a.m. until 6 p.m. for Westchester County. As of Thursday afternoon, an accumulation of 8 to 12 inches is predicted, with temperatures in the high 20s and wind gusts up to 35 mph. Power […]